Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Back when I lived in an apartment, Aaron got me a Rock Tumbler for Christmas. I tried to make shiny shiny rocks, but the Rock Tumbla (we like to call it that sometimes) was so stinkin' loud, I was worried it would disturb my neighbors... I had to stop tumbling.

Recently, I was rooting around in my attic when I found the packed away Tumbla and since I now have a basement it was time to fire it up. Of course to make shiny shiny rocks it takes three steps... coarse, medium and fine polish... each step taking two to three weeks.

We almost went mad from the constant rumbling noise in the basement, but a month later and the rocks are done!

I had one of those when I was younger too - the same one I think. We used it in the basement, where you really didn't hear it unless you were doing laundry. Again though, I wasn't really encouraged to repeat the process (except by the relative who'd gifted it... who didn't live with us!). And now I'm in the litttle apartment with neighbours who likely wouldn't appreciate it.

I never would have thought your place was full of "stuff". You've got a great style and I love reading about your product testings. My nephews have the rock tumbler and I've known a few people over the years, but they've never used it. Now, I know that it works. Awesome rocks!

hii love your site,and i do appreciate all the ideas.i have one question.i have alotes of friends and i am a member in a forum that they are not english speakers, they are arabic speakers. would you mind if i copy some of your photos and ideas and translate it to them,but this does not mean that i want to say it is my ideas or project.i will be waiting for your answer.thanks again.